SPECIAL Brummie badges have been made by travel firm National Express West Midlands for mums-to-be to help pregnant passengers have an easier journey.

The ‘Bab on Board’ branded badges are being handed out at travel shops around the region along with a standard version ‘Baby on Board’ for those who don’t understand the regional dialect.

Introduced this week, the scheme has found support from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).

Louise Silverton, deputy general secretary of the RCM, said: ““Pregnancy can be very tiring for women in situations such as those they encounter on buses when they may have to stand for long periods of time.

“This is a welcome initiative that has our whole-hearted support and we are delighted to see the needs of pregnant women recognised in this way.”

“We want to make it easier and more comfortable for mums-to-be in the West Midlands to travel on our buses. These badges will ensure our drivers, and other passengers, can recognise customers who need additional support.

“The badges should also resolve that awkward moment when mums-to-be don’t like to ask for a seat, and other passengers don’t know whether to offer.”